Thesaurus results for ASK (FOR)

ask (for)

verb

Definition of ask (for)

as in to seek

to make a request for don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

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as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding

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as in to request

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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Torus argues this could appeal to enterprises seeking greater control over where their data is processed, alongside security and intellectual property protections.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, property owner and general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of seek

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Many of the industry’s biggest players, including hyperscalers, AI labs, and data-center developers, are advertising six-figure roles for policy wonks able to woo local communities where data centers are planned, a Semafor analysis found.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
With only five days remaining before the November election, top candidates on the Republican ticket rallied Thursday night in Hialeah for a final push to woo Cuban-American voters.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of woo

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Typically, Charlotte requests these bonds every two years and voters historically approve them.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
When a user withdraws consent or requests deletion, LG deletes the relevant data in accordance with its data retention and deletion policies.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of request

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Anthropic has invited banks, wealth managers and other financial services companies to help shape these future capabilities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
The announcement comes one day before Rossum will appear at Raising the Prevention Generation, an invite-only event for survivors, allies and advocates, co-hosted by WME and RAINN.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of invite

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Carter ordered an expedited hearing on the state’s and county’s motions to dismiss the case and the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Rolón has ordered three criminal investigations into the Ueno Bank crisis, including claims involving Peña and other current and former government officials, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

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